With teams set to officially announce signings on Tuesday, the NFL’s free-agent frenzy is well underway. Franchises can rise or fall based on the money they spend — or don’t spend — on potential big-ticket difference-makers (like wide receiver Sidney Rice in 2011) or little-known value additions (like defensive end Michael Bennett last season).

The Hawks' Super Bowl-winning GM John Schneider is known for his shrewd moves in the free-agent market, and while he hasn’t asked our opinion — yet — we’ve come up with our list of players Seattle should look to lock up or re-sign this off-season. Click through the gallery to see who could be the next batch of Seahawks stars and give us your thoughts in the comments section below.

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10. WR Kenny Britt

NFL experience: Five years

2013 base salary: $897,500

Analysis: It’s safe to say Britt was a disappointment in Tennessee after his selection in the first round of the 2009 draft. Though he’s shown promise at times — particularly in 2010, when he caught 42 passes for 775 yards and nine touchdowns — injuries and seemingly consistent off-the-field problems have prevented him from breaking out. Seattle doesn’t have a proven big-bodied receiver on the roster, and at 6-foot-3 and 223 pounds, Britt could provide Russell Wilson with a nice red-zone target, while the Hawks’ close-knit locker room could help Britt stay in line and resurrect his once-promising career. This would be a controversial, but potentially valuable, pickup.

Analysis: With young, athletic talent like Bobby Wagner, Bruce Irvin and Malcolm Smith on the roster, linebacker isn’t exactly a position of need for Seattle. But that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement, especially if the team can save a few bucks by replacing aging veterans. Backup middle linebacker and special teams captain Heath Farwell isn’t exactly cheap, counting $1.5 million against the cap in 2014 at age 32. Conner, a fifth-year pro out of Clemson, is five years younger and a solid special teams contributor. He looks like a ready-made replacement.

Analysis: At first glance, signing a 33-year old cornerback at the tail end of his career doesn’t look like a smart move for the Seahawks. But if the team loses Brandon Browner (almost a sure thing) and Walter Thurmond (very likely), the Hawks return very little experience behind Richard Sherman and Byron Maxwell. Florence, who enjoyed a bounce-back 2013 season behind an excellent front seven in Carolina, could play the nickel or at least provide veteran competition for Jeremy Lane and 2013 fifth-round pick Tharold Simon, much like Antoine Winfield did for Thurmond during training camp last season.

Analysis: At this point in his career, it’s pretty evident that the big Brazilian is a serviceable right tackle, but that’s about it. The problem is there’s very little behind him in the current crop of Seahawks reserves. Could second-year players Michael Bowie or Alvin Bailey step in if Giacomini goes elsewhere? Perhaps, as both showed some promise in 2013. But re-signing Breno would allow the Hawks to concentrate on other areas of need this offseason. The Hawks would then hope the best man wins the job protecting Russell Wilson's right side in 2014.

Analysis: Hartsock is the epitome of a player who does only one thing, but does it very well. Hartsock has just 31 catches in a 10-year career with five different franchises, but he’s probably the best run-blocking tight end in football. If the Seahawks decide to part ways with Zach Miller for salary cap savings, Hartsock could pick up the slack in the run game while Luke Willson continues his development as a pass-catching threat. Plus, he should come cheap.

Analysis: In 13 games with St. Louis last season, Smith proved he could be a dominant run blocker, though he did struggle at times in pass protection. At 26, the former Colorado State product could compete with James Carpenter or J.R. Sweezy for a starting spot at either guard position or simply provide valuable insurance inside.

Analysis: A first-round pick out of Tennessee in 2009, Ayers disappointed in Denver, totaling just 12 sacks in 72 appearances with the Broncos. He showed some promise with 5.5 sacks last season, but is really more suited to play a 4-3 defensive end than an outside linebacker in Denver’s 3-4 scheme. Ayers could benefit from highly motivated veteran teammates along the line pushing him to reach his full potential, which may make him a low-risk, high-reward addition for the Seahawks.

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3. WR Golden Tate

NFL experience: Four years

2013 salary: $630,000

Analysis: With 165 receptions for 2,195 yards and 15 touchdowns in four seasons, Tate’s numbers don’t exactly jump off the page. But he’s certainly trending upward, hauling in a career-high 64 catches while averaging 11.5 yards per punt return in 2013. The Hawks have receivers on the roster who could approximate what Tate does in the passing game, but his attitude and toughness help give Seattle its offensive identity, and his return abilities would be hard to replace. Losing Tate would be a big blow, but he may command more on the open market than the Seahawks are willing to spend.

Analysis: Though Schwartz might not be a household name, signing the 6-foot-6, 332-pound mountain of a man would constitute a splashy move for Seattle. The former Oregon Duck played for three different teams over the last three seasons and won a starting job in Kansas City only because of injury, but he played well enough in 2013 to make himself one of the most sought-after offensive linemen in free agency. Though he excelled at guard, Schwartz could be a more than capable replacement for Breno Giacomini at right tackle.

Analysis: Bennett came to Seattle from Tampa Bay on the cheap last season, and that won’t happen again. After 2013, when he led the Seahawks in sacks, Bennett is one of the premier pass rushers on the market, but he’s not just a threat on passing downs. What sets Bennett apart is his ability to penetrate and disrupt the opponent’s running game as well. At 28, the former Texas A&M Aggie will command top dollar, but if Bennett continues to play like he did in 2013, he’ll be well worth the investment.